BACC Board Meetings

Present: Brent Noskey, Pete McGowan, Rob Lawrence, John Stopples, Amber Rood, Amy
Bassett, Toby Marks, Bailey Hendges, and Andy Feuerstein.
Absent: Shelley Gladding.

Meeting called to order 7:33am.
Review and Approval of 12/15/22 Meeting Minutes & Agenda – Motion by Amber \ Seconded
by Brent.
No Chamber Meeting in January 2023.
Review and Approval of Agenda of 2/16/23 Meeting – Motion by Pete \ Seconded by Brent.
Treasurer’s Report: No Treasurer’s Report – report will be given in March
Committee Reports:
City – John – Moving forward with the New Water/Sewer Plant. The cost will be around 37
million which the city has received a grant for 18 million. The rest of the cost could be paid with
increase in water/sewer bill. City did an area view of to see what vacant ground could be
available for future growth and business. $180,000 of road repairs starts this fall.
School – Noskey – The High School musical called “Sponge Bob” will take place in March. The
Middle School musical will take place during middle of March. Grant dollars are ear marked for
mental health which school is working on how to allocate funds. There will be $200,000 of
grant upgrades for safety with a partnership with two clinicians from Pine Rest. The School
Board is working on reviewing contracts for teachers to help foster retention and bonus for
teachers who live within the school district.
Community – Andy Feuerstein – Has been working with building closer connections with
business and members to foster a positive attitude towards the BACC and the community.
Old Business:
Strategic Planning will be set via email and meeting will happen at the end of this month or early
next month.

New Business:
The spring Belding Business Expo has been canceled for this year.
The BACC will focus on two key events this spring and end of summer – The BACC Golf
Outing and the Belding Labor Day Festival.
There will be new upgrades to the website that will include a welcome page/package, photos of
chamber board members, post member benefits, post meeting times and minutes, and a directory
for local churches.
A business meet and greet is planned at the high school on Wednesday March 15th from 9-10am.
(2) Scholarships Awards of $250 for High School Students was approved. Pete Motioned to
approve the scholarships and seconded by Rob – Motion passed.
Motion made by Rob to get decals for renewal packets through the Daily News for members.
Seconded by Pete. Motion passed.
Motion made by Pete to create new checking account at Mercantile Bank that will be maintained
and operated by Amy Bassett the BACC treasurer. We will continue our account at Independent
Bank with a CD. New signatures will be Pete McGowan and Amy Bassett. (Motion seconded by
Brent. Motion passed
(Revised) The BACC makes a motion approving Amy Bassett and Pete McGowan to be added to
the Independent Bank Account.
(Revised) As a result of the above motion the BACC votes to remove Patty Donovan and Shelley
Gladding from the Independent Bank Account and replace them with Amy Bassett and Pete
McGowan.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Rob and seconded by Pete. Meeting adjourned at 8:37am.

Minutes prepared by Rob Lawrence.
Revised by Rob Lawrence 3/1/2023

7:30am @ Encounter Church

Members Present: Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Toby Marks- Board Member,

Brent Noskey- BAS, Jon Stoppels- City, Amber Rood – Board Member, Ray Van Dyke – Van Dyke Marketing ( Pending Board Member) Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Pete McGowan, Shelly Gladding

Start Time- 7:40           

Review & Approval of 2-16-23 Meeting Minutes    Motion A.Rood    Second T. Marks   Passed

Review & Approval of 3-15-23 Agenda                  Motion A.Rood    Second T. Marks   Passed

Treasurer’s Report: Pete McGowan & Amy Basset took care of bank transitions, waiting on checkbook, new debit card, check coming from Home for Holidays event.  No official report to approve this month.

Committee Reports;

City:  J. Stoppels; Street paving projects on course for summer, grant money for waste water project, other on going projects/needs

BAS: B. Noskey: HS & MS Musicals, Successful season in wrestling, multiple state qualifiers, girls basketball, bowling, BPA at state competition, 3 moving on to nationals, youth wrestling success as well

Community: R. Lawrence: Encounter Church Event Saturday before Easter – Eggstravaganza

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein: Now at 50+ members, successful Coffee & Doughnuts

Event, promotional videos, HS store joining, positive feedback on increase chamber presence

Old Business: 

BACC Scholarships 2 available looking for more applicants, will push it out to membership

Golf Committee; A. Rood, Committee Chair Golf Committee had planning session, looking for raffle baskets, another meeting, teams have started to sign up

Strategic Planning: P. McGowan, Committee Chair.  R. Lawerence reported we had a successful meeting at HS with a large emphasis on an official Chamber Board of Directors Handbook.  Great discussion during this session.   Committee to look at dates for next planning meeting.  

2023 Decals: A. Rood: Arriving 3/16, drop off at 3rd wave, begin to distribute (Andy) Also pick up supplies from Amber & discussion of clean up at Belrockton

New Business:

Ribbon Cuttings: ( Biggby, Belding Beauties & Bros, Mercantile Bank) all pending on weather and construction completion

Website Discussion: Board requested a detail report on Website updates and current status, need for April Meeting.

New Board Member Approval: Ray VanDyke Van Dyke Marketing LLC, Randy Roest The Harmful Roester( could not attend today, but confirmed in multiple discussions)

Ray Vandyke      Motion to Join: A. Rood                Second: T. Marks                Passed

Randy Roest      Motion to Join: B. Noskey             Second: A. Rood                 Passed

Other board member discussion:

Chelsea Erickson ( could not join via zoom, issue on our end, still wants to be part of chamber board, invite to April meeting for approval

Marketing Committee: Concerns over new logo & communication process, board agreed to form a Marketing committee, open invite to all current members.  Look for a status update next month.

Other: Discussion of B Foundation and City of Belding contribution from the BACC.

Motion: President (Pete Mcgowan is authorized to spend up to 2,000 to make payment what is owed.  Additional costs over $2000 after auditing the billing will require a separate cost.  

Motion; T. Marks        Second: B. Noskey             Passed

Adjourn- 8:38

Motion to Adjourn     A. Rood       Second: J Stoppels              Passed

Next meeting 4-20-23 2 7:30 IN PERSON @ Encounter Church or via zoom

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein, Membership Director

7:30am @ Encounter Church

Members Present:  Pete McGowan, President, Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Toby Marks- Board Member, Brent Noskey- BAS, Jon Stoppels- City, Amber Rood – Board Member, Ray Van Dyke – Board Member, Chelsea Erickson (Pending Board Member) Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Shelly Gladding- Board Member

Start Time- 7:33 a.m.           

Review & Approval of 3-16-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion A.Rood    Second B.Noskey   Passed

Review & Approval of 4-20-23 Agenda                 Motion A.Rood    Second T. Marks   Passed

(added Labor Day, Expenditure to new business)

Treasurer’s Report: Paid B Foundation remaining balance 2000.00, will pay City of Belding as well (2000.00 pending approval in new business), 450.00 to sponsor at Beatnick Bazaar, purchased a B Foundation table at Gala (300.00)

Committee Reports;

City:  J. Stoppels; Street paving projects on course for summer, new format for City of Belding Bugle, busy with calls and questions about sewer/water rate increases, also garbage service in the city.

BAS: B. Noskey:Spring break, testing week(s)at schools, spring sports in session, concerts, musicals, May 17th Bond Construction Kickoff at Ellis, Graduation May 18th, summer school plans and sign ups, summer lunch available to all as well.

Community:  NO DISCUSSION

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein: Now at 60+ members, 2-3 pending as well, continuing to recruit members, Members in action at HS Exit interviews, HS store is now a member,Tri-Chamber ribbon cutting at The Stone, assisting B Foundation with gala videos, new Website is fully functional, member spotlights posted all thanks to Bailey Hendges great work on her part!

Old Business: Ribbon cuttings still on as weather and business schedules allow.Website working as intended, new members in attendance and working on chamber issues, Marketing committee discussed below under new business.

New Business: Chelsea Erickson Independent Bank added as a member.   Motion T.Marks, Support J. Stoppels    Passed

Website Discussion: All is good with new website, paying online feature is now available 

 Committee Discussion: Consensus to add the following committees: Marketing, Finance, Strategic and Events. Open to participation by any chamber member.

Chamber Golf Outing:Committee met and planning is going well! Looking for a variety of sponsorships. Purchased outing supplies.Discussed Hole in One Contest promotion at length. Ed Kohen offered to cover the insurance package for the contest, A.Rood, P.MCgowan & R.VanDyke will review and proceed accordingly.

Non-Profit Membership Charge: Discussion of how to incorporate non-profits into the chamber. Good discussion as the question has come up in recruiting visits. No resolution today. Future discussion to be scheduled.

Labor Day: discussion of chamber involvement in additional/previous events. Consensus was no to a Talent Show. Other topics Road Race 

Motion: 2,000 to make payment to the City of Belding for previous BACC B Foundation charges.

Motion; A.Rood        Second: T. Marks                                          Passed

Motion to Adjourn     A. Rood       Second: R. Lawerance            Passed

Next meeting 5-18-23 2 7:30 @ Encounter Church

Open to All BACC Members

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein, Membership Director

7:30am @ Encounter Church

Members Present:  Pete McGowan, President, Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Brent Noskey- BAS, Jon Stoppels- City, Amber Rood – Board Member, Ray Van Dyke – Board Member, Chelsea Erickson  Board Member, Kamie Jakeway, Member, Sachiko Johnson  Member, Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Remotely: Justin Johnson Member, Cris Kohn Member Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Toby Marks- Board Member

Absent: Shelly Gladding

Start Time- 7:32 a.m.           

Review & Approval of 4-20-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion B.Noskey Second R.Lawrence

Motion  Passed

Review & Approval of 5-25-23 Agenda        Motion R.Roest  Second A.Basset 

Motion   Passed

Treasurer’s Report: We are in the process of an audit looking back at records from 2020 forward, need to have a more clear picture of financial record, reconcile any outstanding debts, process is ongoing and will be completed ASAP, Insurance question for BACC, need it not sure of what we currently have, current process is very clear and working( receipts and timely deposits/billings)

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels; Street paving projects on course for summer, Water/Sewer rate increase in place, adopted new budget, grant for waste water project, Music in the Park on and fully booked

BAS: B. Noskey:  Ground Breaking  Bond Construction Kickoff at Ellis, very nice graduation May 18th, summer school will start,  sports winding down, State Qualifiers for track, Thanks to ALL local businesses for their tremendous support of BAS.

Community:  Parking Lot at Mercantile Bank, Buck Pole

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein: B_ Foundation video celebrating 13 Years, Class Night( 2 Scholarships), New data system working perfectly & costs less, June Mixerin the Works( 6-28-23) details to follow, Golf Outing

Old Business: No Discussion.

New Business:

Discussion of Interviewing for Executive Board positions, adding procedures to By-Laws,

Discussion of existing partnership with the Labor Day Committee( Not clear on format, history, etc..), resolution on ending storage unit payment

Vote to end Storage Unit; M-B.Noskey   Support- C. Erickson Motion Passed

Chamber Golf Outing: Shared update from A.Rood( previously emailed to Board)Mercantile Bank will have a spot to put goody bags together, Kami Jakeway donated ball markers. Arrowhead donation for golf from BN), need to find exact number of volunteers needed, Discussion of: Ed Kohen offered to cover the insurance package for the contest, A.Rood, P.MCgowan & R.VanDyke will review and proceed accordingly. No final resolution

Half Year  Membership Charge: June 1st rate becomes 75.00   M-B.Noskey   S-C.Erickson

Motion Passed

Motion to Adjourn(8:39)     M-B.Noskey      S-A.Basset                Passed

Next meeting 6-15-23 2 7:30 @ Encounter Church

Open to All BACC Members, same remote link as today’s meeting

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein, Membership Director

7:30am @ Encounter Church

Members Present:  Pete McGowan, President, Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Brent Noskey- BAS, Jon Stoppels- City, Amber Rood – Board Member, Ray Van Dyke – Board Member, Chelsea Erickson  Board Member, Kamie Jakeway, Member, Sachiko Johnson  Member, Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Remotely: Justin Johnson Member, Cris Kohn Member Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Toby Marks- Board Member

Absent: Shelly Gladding

Start Time- 7:32 a.m.           

Review & Approval of 4-20-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion B.Noskey Second R.Lawrence

Motion  Passed

Review & Approval of 5-25-23 Agenda        Motion R.Roest  Second A.Basset 

Motion   Passed

Treasurer’s Report: We are in the process of an audit looking back at records from 2020 forward, need to have a more clear picture of financial record, reconcile any outstanding debts, process is ongoing and will be completed ASAP, Insurance question for BACC, need it not sure of what we currently have, current process is very clear and working( receipts and timely deposits/billings)

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels; Street paving projects on course for summer, Water/Sewer rate increase in place, adopted new budget, grant for waste water project, Music in the Park on and fully booked

BAS: B. Noskey:  Ground Breaking  Bond Construction Kickoff at Ellis, very nice graduation May 18th, summer school will start,  sports winding down, State Qualifiers for track, Thanks to ALL local businesses for their tremendous support of BAS.

Community:  Parking Lot at Mercantile Bank, Buck Pole

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein: B_ Foundation video celebrating 13 Years, Class Night( 2 Scholarships), New data system working perfectly & costs less, June Mixerin the Works( 6-28-23) details to follow, Golf Outing

Old Business: No Discussion.

New Business:

Discussion of Interviewing for Executive Board positions, adding procedures to By-Laws,

Discussion of existing partnership with the Labor Day Committee( Not clear on format, history, etc..), resolution on ending storage unit payment

Vote to end Storage Unit; M-B.Noskey   Support- C. Erickson Motion Passed

Chamber Golf Outing: Shared update from A.Rood( previously emailed to Board)Mercantile Bank will have a spot to put goody bags together, Kami Jakeway donated ball markers. Arrowhead donation for golf from BN), need to find exact number of volunteers needed, Discussion of: Ed Kohen offered to cover the insurance package for the contest, A.Rood, P.MCgowan & R.VanDyke will review and proceed accordingly. No final resolution

Half Year  Membership Charge: June 1st rate becomes 75.00   M-B.Noskey   S-C.Erickson

Motion Passed

Motion to Adjourn(8:39)     M-B.Noskey      S-A.Basset                Passed

Next meeting 6-15-23 2 7:30 @ Encounter Church

Open to All BACC Members, same remote link as today’s meeting

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein, Membership Director

Members Present:  Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer (Remote), Amber Rood – Board Member, Ray Van Dyke – Board Member, Jon Stoppels – City, Chelsea Erickson – Board Member (Remote), Toby Marks – Board Member,  Bailey Hendges – Marketing Specialist (Remote) Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Pete McGowan President, Brent Noskey BAS

Unexcused Absence: Shelly Gladding Board Member, R.Roest Board Member

Start Time- 7:45 a.m. (due to technical issues)

Review & Approval of 6-15-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion T.Marks     Second A.Rood

Motion  Passed

Review & Approval of 7-2-23 Agenda        Motion A.Rood   Second R.Lawrence

Motion   Passed

Treasurer’s Report:  Golf Outing for 2023 will be reported by A. Rood, paid bills related to the outing, credit card sales match record from golf outing otherwise, all set.

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels- 3.5 miles of street repaving completed, Eliis Phase 1 in progress, City looking ar security system for parks( 8+ cameras), Gus Macker Coming up in August, Music in The Park is well attended and going well

BAS: No report due to B.Noskey absence

Community: A.Bassett, R.Lawrence-  Mercantile Bank Ribbon Cutting: ( Shredding Day & Pizza Cutting) September 8th,BACC will promote & attend, Working on Ribbon Cuttings for Biggby, The Harmful Roester as well, A.Rood Discussion of Ionia Economic alliance as a tool for business promotion

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein- New members update, recruiting update, received City Tax list for a recruitment database, Lunch & Learn Concept Presented, Golf Thank Yous sent, Mixer report, City manager Meeting Update, New Feature/Sponsorship “ A Moment in Nature”- Rest Haven Memory Gardens, BACC video in Progress( All in a membership report Document that will be done monthly) A great deal of discussion during report.

Old Business:  Golf Outing from A.Rood very successful outing, 19.5/20 teams, increased sponsorships, Net Profit: $3,803  Next year at Arrowhead Golf Course 6/14/24

Insurance Update: Moved to next meeting due to P.MCGowans absence

New Business:

Will have traditional Ice Cream Social, motion to spend up to 300 on ice cream 

Discussion of joining the parade, will explore options and report at the next meeting.

A.Rood, C. Erickson, R. Lawrence to coordinate

Motion to approve; M-A.Rood   Support- T.Marks       Motion Passed

MiPitch : Tri-Chamber Event, MIPitch is an idea pitching competition created to spark and promote entrepreneurship in Montcalm /Ionia counties. Workshop 8/2 Winter Inn 4:30-7:00

Final Event September 21, 2023, BACC Members are encouraged to attend, BACC will promote. Motion to sponsor this event for $250

Vote to approve:  M-A.Rood   Support- T.Marks       Motion Passed

Home for The Holidays: Date set 12/9/23 @ BHS A.Feuerstein,B.Hendges to Co-Chair event

Updates to follow

Items for Future Discussion/Action:

Committee to Discuss Strategies for Marketing the Mall for additional Business Growth

Block Party Concept/Plans

Social District Plans/Request

B-Foundation Banners( Status,Need Report & Action)

Flower Beds by City Hall( Done for Macker 8/5)

Motion to Adjourn(8:22)    M-T.Marks      S-A.Rood              Passed

Next meeting 8-17-23 2 7:30 @ Encounter Church

Open to All BACC Members, same remote link as today’s meeting

( We apologize for today’s technical issues and believe we have it fixed for the next month)

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein Membership Director

Members Present: Pete McGowan- President,  Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Amber Rood – Board Member( remote), Ray Van Dyke, Board Member,Jon Stoppels- City, Chelsea Erickson-Board MemberBrent Noskey BAS,R.Roest Board Member Clinton Hewartson BACC Member,  SachikoJohnson BACC Member( remote) Afawna Johnson BACC Member, Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Toby Marks- Board Member 

Unexcused Absence: Shelly Gladding- Board Member

Start Time- 1:32 p.m.

Review & Approval of 7-20-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion A.Bassett     Second R.Roest

Motion  Passed

Review & Approval of 8-17-23 Agenda        Motion A.Bassett     Second R.Roest

Motion   Passed

Treasurer’s Report:  Copy of report sent to board members, Motion needed to pay outstanding for SBAM( Previously paid for with wrong card during 2022 business year)

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels- re-doing City Master Plan( Good discussion & input) Waste Water plant initial work to start soon, later date for formal ribbon cutting, City approves 2 Marijuana dispensary permits   

BAS: good start at all levels, Bond work at Ellis & Orchard Hills this year, 2024 MS and Woodview are main focus areas, Fall sports of to a good start, Boys Soccer with a big win

Community: None

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein-  2 New members Northern Finish Co( Chris Ward) & Ray Winnie Auto Sales, recruiting other new & existing area businesses, update, 18  Lunch & Learn presentations scheduled, Mi Pitch Update, SBAM Mixer Concept, Looking at historical records. Discussion of Reciprocal Membership with ICEA & possibly with Buck Pole.  A great deal of discussion during the report.

Old Business:

Insurance Update: Reviewed current coverage. We lack bonded coverage for anyone, this has always been the case. Need further discussion & resolution

Labor Day: All set for Parade & Ice Cream Social

New Business:

B Foundation Banners : Discussion of Process and status A.Rood contact for banners & A. Feuerstein to coordinate all other aspects of B Foundation Banners

Vote to Pay bill mentioned in Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve;C. Erickson  Support- R.Roest       Motion Passed

ICEA Reciprocal membership discussion & consensus to formally recognize partnership

Ionia County Economic Alliance Presentation-Ryan Wilson

Talked about history of ICEA, reciprocal membership, explained his objectives, goals 

People Place & Prosperity, broad range of services, Here to Help

BEATNIK Bazaar Discussion: Possible BACC involvement, Is it a Fit?, request for a presentation/discussion from Jenny Bennett ( A.Feuerstein will seek this)

Set Meeting time to 1:30 for balance of 2023

Motion to approve;C. Erickson  Support- A.Bassett      Motion Passed

Items for Future Discussion/Action:

Home for The Holidays: Date set 12/9/23 

Committee to Discuss Strategies for Marketing the Mall for additional Business Growth

Block Party Concept/Plans

Social District Plans/Request

Buck Pole

Motion to Adjourn(2:42)    M-A.Bassett      S-R.Roest              Passed

Next meeting 9-21-23  1:30 @ Encounter Church

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein Membership Director

Members Present: Pete McGowan- President(Remote),  Rob Lawrence-VP, Amy Basset – Treasurer, Amber Rood – Board Member( remote), Ray Van Dyke, Board Member, Jon Stoppels- City, Chelsea Erickson-Board Member, Toby Marks- Board Member,Shelly Gladding- Board Member(Remote), Andy Feuerstein – Staff

Excused Absence: Randy Roest- Board Member, Brent Noskey BAS 

Unexcused Absence: N/A

Start Time- 1:36 p.m.

Review & Approval of 8-17-23 Meeting Minutes   Motion A.Rood    Second C.Erickson

Motion  Passed

Review & Approval of 9-21-23 Agenda        Motion T.Marks     Second A.Rood

Motion   Passed

Treasurer’s Report:  Copy of report sent to board members. Insurance Coverage Update & need approval for bill( 598.00), Payroll reminder at End of each month, Purchased Clover Card Reader for future use at Chamber functions. Discussion on all items 

Motion for Insurance Bill T. Marks   Second A.Bassett    Motion Passed

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels- City has purchased the former belco Office site on Main st. Plan is to convert location to an new City Hall. Cost $300,000

BAS: Nothing due to Mr. Noskey’s absence

Community: None

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein-  SBAM Membership Update ( bill at next meeting), Lunch & Learn Update, Mercantile Ribbon Cutting, Other need final plans, Looking for closure on Social district Question, Block party Plans for 2024, Still recruiting members, Grant Application in process

Questions for future Discussion: Lunch & learn Non-Member Price, RenewalTimeline, Offers 23 Membership

Old Business:

Insurance Update: Covered in Billing Request from above

Labor Day: Review of Ice Cream Social discussion of event & possible ways to improve, too much Ice Cream, Donation to Kids World

Parade Review: good day, need more candy

New Business:

Beatnik Bazaar presentation by Jenny Bennett; A historical and logistical look at all aspects of the bazaar. Jenny gave a great talk and offered valuable insight. It is a great event for Belding and we thanked her for the report. Plenty of discussion and questions by board members as the BACC figures out what level of involvement is best for us moving forward. Additional discussion needed. 

BEATNIK Bazaar Discussion: Possible BACC involvement, Is it a Fit?, request for a presentation/discussion from Jenny Bennett ( A.Feuerstein will seek this)

Sub-Committee Report: Home for The Holiday Update: Chelsea Erickson plans in progress and things are moving forward. 12/9/23

Set Meeting time to 1:30 for balance of 2023

Motion to approve;C. Erickson  Support- A.Bassett      Motion Passed

Items for Future Discussion/Action:

SBAM Membership Bill

Motion to Adjourn(3:20)    M-C.Erickson      S-A.Rood         Motion      Passed

Next meeting 10-19-23  1:30 @ Encounter Church

Submitted: Andy Feuerstein Membership Director

Attendance: P. McGowan( Video), R. Lawrence, T. Marks, C. Erickson,A. Rood ( video), S. Gladding ( video),R.Roest, B. Noskey, A. Feuerstein

Absent: A. Basset( Excused), J.Stoppels ( Excused), R.vanDyke ( Unexcused)

I.Review & Approval of 9-21-23 Meeting Minutes

( Tabled until November Meeting due to omission from packet) 

II.Review & Approval of 10-19-23 Agenda  Motion to Approve  Motion C.Erickson, Support R.Roest: motion Passed  

III.Reports  

Treasurer’s Report: Amy Bassett( In packet) will vote on SBAM Bill later in the meeting 

Committee Reports

City:  J. Stoppels ( Absent, no report)

BAS: B. Noskey:( School year 1 ⁄ 4 complete, soccer & football doing well, band doing well too, School Play coming up, Math/Science Night successful  at Ellis, Bond work continues.

Community: Trunk or Treat at Encounter Church

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein:Lunch & Learn continues  8+ so far,, still recruiting members, discussion of status and or closure on Social District & Block party. Set price for balance of year & 24 membership(200), Start renewals on 11/1/23, Non-Member Lunch/Learn fee ( must cover administrative cost), Andy will seel bids for 24 Member Stickers,shirts, nametags( Andy offered to buy for BACC)

IV.Old Business:

B Foundation Banners 2023 (A.Feuerstein, A.Rood) Collecting Banner Money, City will no longer charge to hang banners

BEATNIK BAZAAR( No discussion, need discussion in early 24 ) 

V.New Business:

SBAM Bill ( From Treasurer’s Report) Motion to pay C. Erickson, Support T.Marks

Continue SBAM Partnership Motion R. Lawrence , Support T.Marks

 Sub-Committee Report- Home For The Holidays – ( C.Erickson) planning sessions have been productive, next one 11/3/23, everything on track.

 Strategic Planning( Moving Forward 2024)

Set Special meeting 11-9-23 @ 1:30 Encounter Church

Other Items:( Not On Agenda)

Motion to Adjourn T.Marks     support C. Erickson   3:20

Next Regular Meeting 11-16-23       1:30 p.m.  @ Encounter Church

Present: R. Lawrence, A. Rood, B. Noskey, C.Erickson, A.Feuerstein, T. Marks, S.Gladding, B.Hendges

Absent: R.Roest, R.VanDyke, J.Stoppels ( Excused0

Agenda Items

1. Presentation of Formal Resignation Letter( President P.McGowan)

• VP Rob Lawrence accepted the formal letter of resignation obtained Friday 11/3/23 from Pete. No Vote required

• Based upon this acceptance the BACC board formally takes action to direct Independent Bank to remove Pete MCgowan from all financial cards, accounts and such that belong to the BACC. ( per ByLaws)

• Additionally, the BACC board directs their staff and contracted staff to remove Pete from any social platforms, web site, etc…

2. Review of current term lengths of Board members, treasurer status 

The following actions and updates took place regarding board status.

Amy Bassett rescinded her notice of resignation and will remain in her position. She shared her concerns that had led to the notice and the reason behind her change in decision. VP Ron Lawrence accepted this notice.

Reviewed current term length sheet. Amber Rood took notes on the master sheet and A. Feuerstein will update in Google Drive after action.

The following nominations were presented:

Amber Rood    Motion- Brent Noskey     Support- Chelsea Erickson

Shelly Gladding   Motion- Amber Rood       Support- Brent Noskey

Both accepted and motion passed

3. Nominate & select new president

After discussion of position and candidates; Toby Marks( Two Seasons Greenhouse) was nominated.

Motion- Rob Lawerence      Support- Chelsea Erickson

Per discussion and BACC board agreement….Toby Marks presidency was effective 11-9-23 at the conclusion of this meeting.

4. Discuss strategic plans and steps moving forward.

   We had a productive discussion of multiple topics regarding plans moving forward both as a board and the BACC as a group. We all understand there is more to do in terms of planning and action.  Consensus on the following  topics was reached without formal action.

• Need for a ½ day type meeting in January
• Look at and update ByLaws
• Set 2024 Budget for BACC( per ByLaws)
• Complete budget by Jan. board meeting

5. Other Items: Next  Regular Board meeting 12-16-23 at 1:30 Encounter  Church

Materials – A packet of materials was provided to board and updates will continue as historical and past action materials are uncovered for review.

• Copy of ByLaws & Constitution for each member

• Copy of Historical Data ( #’s, past practice, etc.)

Present: R. Lawrence, A. Rood(V), C.Erickson, A.Feuerstein, T. Marks, A.Bassett

Excused Absence: R.Roest, R.VanDyke, J.Stoppels, B. Noskey, S. Gladding

I.Review & Approval of 11-16-23 Meeting Minutes – MotionA.Bassett   Support- C. Erickson  motion passed

II.Review & Approval of 12-21-23 Agenda  MotionA.Bassett   Support- R.Lawrence  motion passed

III.Reports  

Treasurer’s Report: Amy Bassett( In packet): summary of 2024 Budget Planning Meeting, discussion of need for additional funding, up to date on current bills, will have a couple of Home for the Holiday bills next month.

MotionA.Rood  Support- R.Lawrence      motion passed

 Reports

City:  Nothing due to absence

BAS:Nothing due to absence

Membership Director: A. Feuerstein:Attached to packet( adding 2  new members, 3 more in Jan., ICEA Tours, Social Media #’s up, Housing Leaders Conference, To Do List, 5 Chamber Event)

Motion C. Erickson  Support- A.Bassett   motion passed

BACC Committee Reports: 

            Finance:Same as treasurer’s Report

            Marketing:report at January Meeting

            Strategic Planning:will meet in January

            Events: Women in Business (Discussion & Survey), BACC Expo( Planning),  

            2024 Golf Outing 6-14-24 ( More Planning)

IV.Old Business:

Home for the Holidays Summary ( C.Erickson, A Feuerstein ) Very successful event, multiple compliments, Chelsea Erickson did a great job planning, 2024 Planning to start 

V.New Business:

B Foundation Banners 2023: sending money collected to B Foundation

               2024 Membership Sticker Bids: voted to accept S & K Bid

            MotionA.Bassett   Support- C. Erickson  motion passed

            A.Rood abstained due to Daily news bid 

           Strategic Planning Meeting; Schedule for January

           Annual Membership Meeting; Moved to January Meeting

January Items:Added to January Agenda with motion

In Kind Memberships

StartUp Memberships Program

BACC Office( discussion)

Membership Tours

Annual Dinner

MotionA.Rood   Support- C. Erickson  motion passed

Open Public Comment: ( Limited to 3 minutes of comment)

Motion to adjourn-3:12 p.m.

Motion R. Lawrence   Support- A.Rood     motion passed     

Next meeting 1-19-23     1:30 p.m.  @ Encounter Church

Open to All BACC Members,  Link will be emailed.